Reception at the Mallorca Yacht Club
Leonor de Borbón y Ortiz, along with her younger sister Sofía de Borbón y Ortiz, have always been media figures within the Spanish monarchy. They are, without a doubt, two of the most beloved figures today. However, not everyone shares this sympathy towards them. In particular, at the Mallorca Yacht Club, his presence does not generate the best feelings. During each visit, a tense and distant atmosphere is evident.
A decisive summer for Leonor
This summer is a turning point for Princess Leonor, since reaching the age of majority gives her the ability to make her own decisions. She has expressed to her parents, King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, her desire to travel with her friends. The monarchs have accepted her request under the condition of complying with the traditional visit to Mallorca. So, regardless of her plans, she must be present at Marivent on July 27.
Boredom in Palma de Mallorca
For Leonor, days in Palma de Mallorca are synonymous with tedium and boredom. These stays, which are part of her obligations as heir to the throne, are not to her liking at all. She is forced to participate in official events, pose in tourist places and carry out activities in the company of her parents and her grandmother Sofia, all without much enthusiasm.
Leonor’s relationship with the Nautical Club
Leonor is not enthusiastic about visiting the Yacht Club, where her father, King Felipe VI, frequently goes. She has had to accompany him on several occasions, although she has always had the unconditional support of her mother, Queen Letizia.
Interests far removed from sailing
Leonor and Sofía prefer activities such as soccer and volleyball, and they have learned to ride horses in Zarzuela. They show no interest in hunting or sailing, sports that both their grandfather, Juan Carlos I, and their father were passionate about. King Felipe VI regularly participates in sailing competitions, but it has not aroused the same interest in his daughters. This situation has been attributed to Queen Letizia, who, according to some sources, has maintained strict control over the public image of her daughters, keeping them away from activities that she considered inappropriate or that exposed them too much.
Controversies surrounding Letizia’s decisions
Leonor and Sofía’s lack of interest in sailing has generated discontent among the members of the Mallorca Yacht Club. Many believe that Queen Letizia has broken a valuable family tradition. Sailing has been a sport highly valued by previous generations of the royal family, and its absence by young women is seen as a sign of disdain.
